Far Cry 6 release date set for October

Adapt, improvise, overthrow

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Far Cry 6is set to be released on October 7, 2021 as one of the next big games from Ubisoft. Like prior Far Cry titles, it’s an open-world first-person shooter. Players are unleashed on the tropical island of Yara, where the dictator Anton Castillo rules. Castillo is portrayed by actor Giancarlo Esposito.

In addition to announcing a release date, Ubisoft showed off gameplay footage for the first time, revealing the many tools and weapons players can use as Dany Rojas to bring down the regime, as well as the inclusion of a third-person perspective for at least portions of the game. One of your many companions in Far Cry 6 is the scaly sort, a vest-wearing alligator who is more than happy to aid the revolution.

Far Cry 6 was previously scheduled to release in February 2021 before being delayed like so many other games amidst the global pandemic.

Ubi seeing more in the future

We’ll very likely be seeing more of Far Cry 6 soon, as Ubisoft is partaking inE3 2021with a newUbisoft Forwardshowcase on June 12. We’ll see other games there as well, including probable inclusions like the oft-delayedRainbow Six: Parasite. Other titles that could show up include the seafaring adventure,Skull and Bones.

Ubisoft isn’t the only major publisher holding an E3 2021 showcase either, withMicrosoft followingon June 13 to present what’s next from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks.Sonyhas yet to confirm an official showcase but did recently revealHorizon Forbidden West gameplayfootage.

Far Cry 6 is currently available for preorder onPS5, PS4, PC,Xbox Series X,Xbox Series Sand Xbox One.

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance games journalist. His bylines can be found at Android Central, Windows Central, iMore and TechRadar.

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